Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Self-sampling proves effective in diagnosing asymptomatic mpox

An article published in Nature Communications on the pilot study carried out in Catalonia to evaluate the self-collection of biological samples reveals the high acceptability of the proposal and the key role of diagnosis ...

Medical research

PFAS shown to reduce the activity of immune cells

PFAS are used in many everyday products. This is because PFAS are water- and fat-repellent, heat resistant, and extremely durable. PFAS have been produced since the 1950s and there are now around 10,000 different compounds.

Autism spectrum disorders

Research links common insecticide to neurodevelopmental disorders

A new study from The University of Toledo suggests early exposure to a common class of insecticides called pyrethroids may increase the risk of autism and other developmental disorders, even at levels currently recognized ...

Health

Wastewater study discovers virtue and vice in community diet

Research conducted by scientists at Arizona State University reveals the power of wastewater-based epidemiology to assess the dietary behavior of discrete populations—even neighborhood St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The ...

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